Defining the Thought Leadership Development Process
October 15, 2019
We’ve been in business for over ten years, and it took probably half that time for us to fully nail the thought leadership development process presented in the flowchart below.How To Hire An SEO Company: All The Questions To Ask
July 6, 2019
Every question you should ask an SEO company before you make a hiring decision.What Reading Level Should You Write At For SEO?
January 17, 2019
If you are wondering how sophisticated your blog posts should be when writing for SEO purposes, there are 3 rules to keep in mind. 1. Write at the lowest reading level that wouldn’t insult your audience’s intelligence. People like to understand…The High Quality Content Line: How to Write for SEO
August 8, 2018
One of the most brilliant things about Google’s algorithm is its ability to “read” content on a website. Google’s robots can determine the originality of an article you’ve written and even how interesting it is. They then use that information,…Why is Quality SEO Content So Hard For Businesses to Create?
August 6, 2018
I examine at least a handful of business blogs each week in my capacity as a speaker and CEO of my SEO company, and it’s the rare, rare day when I come across one that emanates real quality. To be…The Payoff: What Successful SEO Campaign Results Look Like
July 3, 2017
This blog post explains in detail what the results of an SEO campaign look like, using real screenshots from clients' Google Analytics accounts.User Behavior as an SEO Ranking Factor: How Visitor Engagement Affects Search Results in 2017-2018
June 7, 2017
I’ve been watching Google’s algorithm on a daily basis for 13 years. Each December, I compile my observations on the latest SEO ranking factors into an annual report. Usually, there are only small changes from year to year, and the…Writing Article Titles for SEO: A Lesson on Bullseye Keywords and Title Tightness
May 25, 2017
If you’ve been following my articles on meta title tags - the single most important SEO element on your website - you know how important good titles are in Google’s algorithm, how bad titles can nullify the effect of your…Your Guide to Google’s Algorithm in 2017: All Ranking Factors, Updates & Changes
November 21, 2016
UPDATE June 2020: Here is our most up-to-date list of the Google algorithm ranking factors. *** Google’s algorithm underwent some changes in the last few years, most of them relatively minor compared to the towering importance of the old mainstays…The 2016 Guide to the Google Algorithm Ranking Factors
October 25, 2015
A concise guide to the 12 ranking factors that comprise nearly 100% of Google's algorithm in 2016.